Greater Vernon Recreation Services is asking all customers and program participants to confirm their online account information is complete and up-to-date ahead of the registration period for summer programming.
Recreation Services recently upgraded its online registration software, and it now…
Construction is well underway for two new child care centres in Vernon, which will provide access to nearly 200 new licensed child care spaces for young children this fall. The centres have been made possible thanks to the Province of British Columbia’s ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund and the Union of…
Motorists traveling along 37th Avenue may have to take a slight detour over the next couple weeks, as crews construct new curbs and sidewalks near the railway crossing to improve pedestrian, vehicle and rail safety.
Starting as early as Monday, March 21, the railway crossing will be closed to…
The next phase of construction is getting underway this week for a new multi-use path along Silver Star Road. When complete, the path will provide a new active transportation route between the Foothills and Pleasant Valley Road.
Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, crews will begin constructing…
As the weather continues to warm and we prepare for the start of spring, the time has come to wrap up outdoor skating in Vernon. Effective today (Thursday), the Centennial Outdoor Rink is closed for the season.
Recreation Services would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy some time on the…
The City of Vernon joins the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and many other municipal governments as we show support for the people of Ukraine, whose homeland is being invaded by Russian military forces.
These are unimaginable, unnecessary, and heartbreaking circumstances.
To…
The installation of a new sewer pipe along Tronson Road will require a road closure and detour for the next two months.
Starting Monday, March 7, Tronson Road will be closed to through traffic between Lakeshore Road and Okanagan Landing Road. Traffic will be detoured via Lakeshore Road. However,…
The City of Vernon will be removing select cottonwood (Populus) trees from the Kin Beach area this week as part of an ongoing maintenance project.
Starting today (Monday), a total of six cottonwood trees will be removed. These trees are considered past their life expectancy and are becoming…
A new flood mapping study has been completed to help Vernon become a flood resilient community. Residents are now invited to tour a new online interactive “Flood Story” to learn about the study and what it means for Vernon’s future.
The Detailed Flood Mapping, Risk Analysis and Mitigation Study…
Motorists may experience minor traffic disruptions if they’re traveling through the downtown core this week, as crews inspect sewer lines. For the safety of workers and the public, single lane closures will be in place where crews are actively working.
The inspections will be taking place between…
